Dead by Daylight Reviews

The end result is that Dead by Daylight is an incredibly graceful and strategic game of cat and mouse that is largely best played with randoms. The scoring system has degrees of success and failure and greatly incentivizes killers to play their roles and survivors to work together. I can see why it’s still going strong after 9 years. It certainly has a few live service hang-ups, but Dead by Daylight is definitely a game worth playing anyway and one of the best asymmetrical multiplayer experiences I’ve ever had.

Dead by Daylight is an awesome 4v1 game that really invigorated the genre with a great gameplay loop, unique maps, and a great cast of characters to use. Luckily, with a few changes, the game runs beautifully on the Steam Deck.

It lacks polish, but Dead by Daylight is a genuinely tense ode to 80s slasher movies.

Five years later, Dead by Daylight features the most interesting cat-and-mouse multiplayer you can play.

Dead by Daylight has evolved into an unrivalled asymmetrical competitive multiplayer game, and one of the best horror games around.

What better way to spend the month of October than with a portable version of one of the most popular survival horror online games right now, and on the Nintendo Switch nonetheless? Dead by Daylight has been a leader in the survival horror online world for years now, starting in 2016 on the PC. It has quite a large following and has since expanded in size by adding DLC that has included such licenses and characters from Stranger Things, Ghostface, Leatherface, and other horror icons. But does the Switch port live up to the intensity of the PC, PS4 or Xbox versions? Let’s find out.

I’m sad to admit it, but Dead by Daylight on Nintendo Switch is a huge let-down. I love the game, and while I was excited to get to play it on a handheld format, its lagginess, framerate issues and massive graphical downgrade mean that I just can’t recommend it on Switch. If you’re still tempted to give it a try, perhaps wait a month or two and see if any patches come out to fix some of the current painful and glaring issues. Until then, the price simply isn’t worth what you get. Stick to playing it on another format; trust me, you’ll have a much better experience.

The last few years have seen numerous attempts at the asymmetrical multiplayer experience, but none have exactly hit the mark to such a degree as say, the infamous Team Deathmatch format. The most memorable of these attempts is Evolve, which saw an alright reception, progressively dwindling player numbers, and a confusing fumble into the free-to-play model. Dead by Daylight clearly seeks to step out of the shadow of these previous genre failings, adding complexity and thrill into an often quick to stale format, but does it succeed or simply remain stagnating in the darkness?

Dead by Daylight is a good game for playing solo or with friends. If you prefer a multiplayer game where you have to think as opposed to just shooting someone in the face, check it out.

If you love co-op or horror or both, I highly recommend checking out Dead by Daylight. It offers a refreshing take on so many different game mechanics. This title really does bring something unique to the table. Aside from a couple of minor issues the console release really live up to the legacy that Dead by Daylight has already fostered since its initial release. If you’re in the market for a great co-op gaming experience in a unique setting this game will deliver.

Bring on the horror! Dead By Daylight is every bit as good as the slasher films that inspired it, but that's not always a good thing. It's perfectly scary and violent, but some wonky controls and weird animations stop it from being truly outstanding.

Asymmetrical multiplayer is a fantastic concept. In execution, we’ve seen big hits like Left 4 Dead and failed-to-launch missteps like Fable Legends and Shadow Realms. Behaviour’s Dead by Daylight trends toward the good side of things, with exciting gameplay, big jump scares, and tension unlike anything I’ve ever felt in a multiplayer game.

Dead by Daylight’s inventive concept for a competitive horror game strikes an incredible balance between two very different styles of play, and makes both compelling. Channeling the slasher movie spirit, each match feels like a mini horror movie on both sides. Whether you’re the efficient and unpredictable killer, or one of the strategically elusive survivors, the thrill of the chase and the ever-present threat that even the best-laid plans can go awry keep Dead by Daylight feeling timely, even after five years of thrill kills.